Commencement 2015

Baccalaureate Ceremony

Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony

Commencement CeremonyUndergraduate and Graduate Ceremony

Sunday, May 3, 2015 Begins at 12:00 noon
Serrick Colonnade

The ceremonies are planned so that Commencement will immediately follow Baccalaureate
and both should be completed by 2:00 p.m. Baccalaureate will be held at 10:30 a.m.
in the Karl H. Weaner Community Center. It is important that graduates arrive at the
McMaster Center by 10:00 a.m. to robe and assemble for the service.

After the service, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the audience will move to the Serrick
Colonnade; the faculty and graduates will return to the McMaster Center to organize
for the academic procession to the Serrick Colonnade. We will begin the procession
at approximately 11:45 a.m. Commencement will begin at 12:00 Noon in the Serrick Colonnade.
In case of rain, Commencement will be held in the Weaner Center where seating is limited
and on a first-come basis. Following the Commencement ceremony, a reception will be held for graduates and their
guests.

Sun protection is advised for the outside ceremony.

SEATSCommencement Tickets are NOT required for the Baccalaureate or Commencement ceremonies.
Each student is allotted 20 seats. However, if you have family members who are disabled
and require special seating you will require a reserved seat ticket. Please contact
the Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs. She will be able to provide you
with reserved seats and a parking pass. * Please make your requests early because
seating is limited.

In case of rain, Commencement will be held in the Weaner Center where seating is limited
and on a first-come basis.

PARKINGAll campus lots will be open with the exception of the Hubbard Parking Lot which is
being reserved for those with parking passes (disabled seating). This map will show you available parking lots.

PHOTOGRAPHERBruce L. Heflin Photography will be set up in the Weaner Center prior to the Baccalaureate
ceremony for still photo in cap and gown. They will also be set up at the bottom of
the platform to capture a photograph of each graduate as the received their diploma.
This letter provides you with all the information necessary to order packages or DVD’s
of the occasion.

BOX LUNCHESPlease note, the ceremonies are approximately 45 minutes apart; therefore, those who
need to eat a noon-time meal will want to plan accordingly. For the convenience of
families and guests $5 box lunches will be available in the Serrick Center.

CAPS & GOWNSYou may begin to pick up your regalia from the college bookstore April 10th. Students
supplied regalia ordering information when they completed their application for graduation.
The charge for regalia is $36.95 for Associates, $39.95 for Bachelors, and $45.95
for master’s candidates. The regalia will be yours to keep after the ceremony. The
phone number for the college bookstore is 419-783-2470 and should be contacted for
specific questions. For your convenience the bookstore will be open May 3rd from 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 Noon and again following the ceremony.

REGALIA & ATTIREFull academic regalia will be required to participate in the ceremony. Only approved
cords, medallions, and stoles will be accepted to be worn with regalia. We suggest
the following attire:

A. Tassel Placement

Bachelor’s candidates : Place tassel on right side of mortar board. Following reception of degree, place
tassel on left side.

Master’s candidates: Place tassel on left side of mortar board.

B. Mortar Board

Wear it squarely on top of the head, board parallel to the floor; not cocked to the
sides, forward or back.

C. Hoods

Master’s candidates: You will be hooded during the actual ceremony. All hoods will
be on stage awaiting the calling of your name.

D. Cords

All cords were distributed during the Honors Convocation Ceremony held on April 12,
2015. If you forget your cords please locate the Administrative Assistant for Academic
Affairs for a temporary set.

They should be draped around the neck, with the tassels hanging as evenly as possible
in the front.

E. Other Paraphernalia

At all Commencement ceremonies, no paraphernalia beyond cap, gown, cords, medallions,
and approved stoles, are permitted.

DEFIANCE COMMUNITY INFORMATIONFor extended information regarding the city of Defiance please visit www.defiancechamber.com.